Basic Education Programme-Kabupaten Teluk Bintuni

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for education opportunities and cultural relations, aiming to strengthen relationships between the UK and other countries by supporting individuals and organisations who are working to address social challenges and make a difference in their communities. Funded through the BP’s Integrated Social Programme (ISP), the British Council has designed and implemented a Basic Education Programme (BEP) in Kabupaten Teluk Bintuni for the period of 2006-2009.

In the last year of implementation, based on our mid-term evaluation report, we are planning to deliver Library Development initiative as an additional supplemental activity. To assist us in delivering this initiative, we are looking for a Library Development Specialist, as a short term consultant.

Please see below Terms of Reference and requirements.

*TERMS OF REFERENCE AND REQUIREMENTS*


*Library Development Specialist – 66 intermittent working days, May to End of July *


The Project Officer will be based in Bintuni and report to the Bintuni Basic Education Project Manager to undertake the following responsibilities:

1. To undertake need assessment of school libraries and community learning centre (Taman Baca Masyarakat).
2. Based on the results of the assessment, to prepare action plan to develop capacity building of target school libraries and community learning centre (Taman Baca Masyarakat).
3. To provide intensive technical assistances (training, on-the-job mentoring) in building capacity of selected school libraries and “Taman Baca Masyarakat” in line with the agreed action plan. This may include library system, facilities, library supplies (reading and audio visual materials), staffing, administration, and general management.
4. To develop manual for school libraries and "Taman Baca Masyarakat".
5. To monitor progress and to evaluate the impact of the activities.

Requirements

1. Candidate with education background in Library Management or related at least diploma degree) is highly desirable.
2. Candidate is expected to have at least 2 years experience in managing library development project/s, community learning centres or community based reading centres.
3. Candidate is expected to be fit and willing to travel to Kabupaten Teluk Bintuni, West Papua.
4. Candidate is expected to be able to organize (need assessment, module development and facilitation) capacity building activities (training/workshop) on how to manage or develop community based library/learning centre/reading centre.
5. Candidate is expected to be able to draft reports and communicate effectively in English.
6. Candidate’s previous experience in working with schools, local government, local civil society organizations and international NGOs is highly desirable.
7. Candidate’s previous experience in working in remote areas (e.g.Papua, Nusa Tenggara, Aceh) is highly desirable.

Please submit your application email and CV to: * jobvacancy@britishc ouncil.or. id* before 25
April 2009.

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified through email or phone, unsolicited inquiry will not be responded.

*The British Council* is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.